R2R Project Manager VAT Tax Accounting

One of the world's leading energy companies, ENGIE is present across the entire energy chain, in electricity and natural gas, from upstream to downstream. By placing responsible growth at the heart of its businesses (energy, energy services and the environment), its mission is to meet major challenges: meeting energy needs, ensuring security of supply, combating climate change, and optimising the use of resources.

GBS is part of ENGIE, partnering with the support functions for the ENGIE's Business Units and Corporate. It currently has 7 Business Support functions: purchasing, consulting, finance, real estate and logistics, legal, human Resources, information systems. By 2025, GBS is ENGIE's "transition maker" for support function excellence. Amplifying ENGIE's net zero mission, we provide a competitive edge through efficient operations, strategic resource allocation, and pioneering in culture and technology.

Within the Digital Workplace division, the SmartDesk department oversees IT support (remote helpdesk) operations across multiple countries, delivering standardized and industrialized services to over 55,000 users through an internationally scaled outsourcing contract.

As an Incident / Problem Manager, you will coordinate incident resolution, address recurring problems, manage major incidents, and accelerate AI-driven industrialization. ITIL, ServiceNow, and strong service orientation required.

What you will do:

At ENGIE, we're on a mission to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world. As our new Project Manager for VAT Tax Accounting, you'll play a crucial role in driving our global finance transformation, specifically in the area of tax compliance. Your expertise will help us standardize and optimize indirect tax processes, paving the way for a more efficient and innovative future.

We Want You

• Lead initiatives to standardize and optimize VAT controls and processes across ENGIE's business units
• Design and implement automation solutions for VAT reporting and ERP system integration
• Develop guidelines for VAT recovery and compliance with local tax authorities
• Collaborate with finance and tax teams to reduce manual interventions and audit risks
• Support the deployment of VAT Tax Compliance solutions integrated with ERP systems
• Ensure accurate data transfer for VAT returns and reporting
• Validate system configurations against local tax requirements and group standards
  
  

Desired education, expertise, and skills:

• Strong knowledge of VAT regulations and compliance requirements across jurisdictions.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP FI, tax modules) and VAT reporting tools.
• Familiarity with automation solutions for tax processes.
• Understanding of reconciliation between ERP VAT transactions and statutory returns.
• Basis knowledge of IFRS and local GAAPs
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is an asset, but not mandatory
• Familiarity with digital finance tools and transformation projects.
• Advanced knowledge of MS office.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies
• Experience in automation & efficiency initiatives
• Structured approach to process harmonization and documentation.
• Ability to bridge operational needs with system requirements.
• Change management and training facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate local needs into actionable input for global project teams.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills to liaise between local users and central project teams.
• Strong problem-solving and hands-on technical skills.
  
  

Benefits:

• Private health insurance for you and your family;
• Opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development;
• Meal tickets;
• Annual extended holiday entitlement, depending on length of employment;
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment;
• Safe workplace equipped with state-of-the-art tools and technologies;
• Direct contribution to the energy transition and sustainability;
• Work-life balance.
  
  

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Why We Care:

At ENGIE, we believe that every talent has a role to play in accelerating the energy transition. We make a difference and provide a fulfilling professional experience. Accept interesting challenges and build a career that reflects who you are. Join us and be part of this century's adventure!

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, or any other protected status under the law.

GBU: GBS

Divizie: GBS Europe - Romania

Companie: ENGIE GBS ROMANIA SRL.

Experiență profesională: Experimentat (3-15 ani experiență)

Nivel studii: Diplomă de Licență

Nume companie: ENGIE GBS Romania